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| Russia has doubts about Syria president's ability to hold on Posted: 28 Jul 2012 04:30 PM PDT A Russian official suggests Moscow could offer asylum to Syrian President Bashar Assad, if he requests it. MOSCOW — Russian officials, who have strenuously resisted U.S.-led efforts to push Syrian President Bashar Assad from power, are beginning to question whether the beleaguered leader can hang on, but say they have little influence over him as rebels take the fight to his country's biggest cities.  |
| In Syria conflict, a decisive battle for Aleppo looms Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT The commercial hub is arguably more important than Damascus to Syrian President Bashar Assad, one scholar says. Rebels and troops are massing around the city. BEIRUT — An impending battle for the northern city of Aleppo could prove to be a decisive moment for both sides in the Syrian conflict, threatening President Bashar Assad with a loss he may not survive or rebels with a rout that highlights their disorganization and lack of firepower.  |
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